Pictured is Roseland Cottate in Woodstock CT, a gothic revival built in 1846 that hosted such historical personalities as U.S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, John Fremont and others. The place is well-preserved, has a bowling alley in the barn and had a snooty caretaker that wouldn't let us take picture of the bikes up close to the house.

This is a great ride through the Fraser Canyon in Southern British Columbia. You can bypass the Trans Canada a bit. It takes twice as long but its worth it. There's a few old homesteads built shortly after the gold rush. Lots of history and great riding.